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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.03, 9,267.54 and 3,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.03, 9,267.54 and 3,836.56 is: 5,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.03 : 9,267.54 = 3,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.03/9,267.54 = 3,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.03x = 9,267.54 × 3,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.03x = 35,555,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555,473.26/6,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.29

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